Jul 10, 2024 · Unexplained rapid weight loss can be a sign of cancer or other health problems. The American Cancer Society recommends that you see your doctor if you lose more than 5 …

Unintentional weight loss is common in cancer patients. Several factors can cause weight loss, including the type of cancer treatment, side effects, physical changes related to the tumor’s …

Jul 5, 2024 · According to the American Cancer Society, unexplained weight loss is often the first noticeable symptom of cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, and lungs. Other …

Nov 9, 2023 · According to the American Cancer Society, significant weight loss happens most often with cancers that affect the stomach, pancreas, esophagus and lungs.

Many people with cancer lose weight. But losing too much weight can make it harder for you to handle the side effects of treatment and can put you more at risk for infection and fatigue. …

Jul 18, 2022 · Weight loss occurs among people with cancer and can be the first sign of the disease. In fact, 40% of people say they had unexplained weight loss when first diagnosed …

Jun 12, 2017 · For many cancer patients, unexplained weight loss may be the first noticeable sign of the disease – estimates place the number at 40 percent of patients. This happens most …

Weight loss is common in people with cancer. It might be one of the reasons why you first go to the doctor. There are several causes of weight loss and your doctor can treat many of these. …

May 3, 2022 · Cancer weight loss may occur even if you’re working hard to keep your weight stable. Find out how to manage this side effect and what is cachexia.

Jan 23, 2024 · Unintentional weight loss is associated with an increase in the risk of a cancer diagnosis within the coming year, according to a study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.